Fees
How much do you charge per session?
How long are your sessions?
Do you have a sliding fee scale? (Fees geared to income)
(519)
Locations
Where are you located? Are you on any bus routes?
(519)
Availability
What days and hours are you available?
Do you have a waiting list?
How long can I expect to work with you?
How often?
(519)
Resources and Services
for the
Prevention and Treatment of Eating
Disorders
TIPS FOR SEEKING AND CHOOSING SUPPORT
There are several types of support available, including: individual counselling, psycho
educational groups, professional support groups, self-help groups, residential treatment
programs, and others.
It often takes some exploration, information gathering, and trial and error before a
person finds the type of support he or she needs. If you decide to seek professional
support, remember that you are purchasing a service, and therefore you can look around
and ask questions when trying to decide what is right for you. It is important for you to
know that individuals performing counselling services in our community have a wide
variety of training and experience. There are no laws governing who can call
himself/herself a “counselor” or “therapist”. You have a right to know what a counselor’s
training and experience are. You may want to prepare a list of questions to ask
professionals. We have provided some ideas for basic questions, which you may want to
ask either over the phone or during your first interview appointment.
Basic Questions
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Training & Experience
What education, training and experience do you have with regard to helping
people with eating disorders (for example, degree in counselling, education,
medicine, psychiatry, psychology, nursing, nutrition, social work)? Also, what
professional college or accredited body do you belong to (e.g. Ontario College
of Social Workers, College of Dietitians)? These oversee ethics and complaints,
etc.
(519)
Some titles used after names are as follows:
RD – Registered Dietitian
MSW – Masters of Social Work
RSW – Registered Social Worker RN – Registered Nurse
MD – Medical Doctor
MHSc – Masters of Health Science
RMFT – Registered Marriage & Family Therapist
PhD - Psychologist
(519)
Type of Approach
What type of approach do you use? (for example: educational,
behavioral, feminist, nutritional, drug treatment, 12 step)
Will you explain your approach to me?
What are your views about confidentiality? (family, professional support)
If we work together, how soon might I see any changes?
What kinds of changes?
What can I hope to achieve?
Follow-up
What arrangements will be available to me after I complete your treatment
program? (for example: follow-up by phone, ongoing support groups, and
individual sessions as necessary).
(519)
If Things Do Not Feel Good
If your work with the professional does not feel supportive, empowering, safe, and
helpful, tell the professional which of your needs are not being met. If the
professional is unwilling or unable to meet your needs, you might need to find
another one. Trust your instincts. If something does not feel right to you, check
out your feelings with someone you trust. It is important not to stay with a
professional who is not helping you or is doing you harm. Some examples of
unacceptable counselling behaviours include:
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spending too much of your session time on the professional’s
feelings, personal life, problems, etc.
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giving confusing, inconsistent information.
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lack of empathy.
avoiding or refusing to answer questions re: credentials,
accountability, etc.
communicating in ways that make you feel degraded, intimidated
or pressured.
making inappropriate erotic comments, or facial expressions.
engaging in any sexual contact in or out of the office, with or without
your consent. (includes uninvited, inappropriate touching, kissing, etc.)
Counsellors and Therapists*
Note- Fees listed may not be current
Cambridge
Name
Maxwell, Sherry
MTS, OACCPP
Guelph
Name
Durfy, Samantha
Social Worker
Graham, Sue
Registered Social Worker
MacNeil, Candy
Psychotherapist
McGratten, Karen
Psychotherapist
Mulder, Dr. Eric
Psychiatrist, MD
Ross, Dr. Stuart
Clinical Psychologist
Address
188 Main St.
Cambridge, ON
N1R 1W8
www.sherrymaxwell.co
m
Phone/Fax
519-621-8858
Type of Service
Individual, couple and family
therapy for issues including
eating disorders,
communication,
stress/relational issues,
sexual abuse, sexual
dysfunction. Ages 10+
Referral Process
Self
Fee
Fee for service
Sliding scale available
Type of Service
Individuals, couple, and family
counselling. Specializing in
eating disorders, adolescents,
self-harm, depression, and
anxiety
Individuals, couple and family
counselling. Specializing in
eating disorders, addictions,
depression, anxiety and abusive
relationships
Individual, couples, and family
therapy for males, females,
adolescents, adults, specializing
in eating disorders, body image
and interpersonal relationships
Individual, family and adolescent
therapy for those struggling with
an eating disorder
Referral Process
Self
Fee
Fee for service
Self
$75.00 per hour
Sliding scale available
Self
$70.00 per hour
Sliding scale available
Self
$80.00 per hour
519-836-5992
Adult General Psychiatry
Self
OHIP coverage
519-993-0925
Assessment, treatment,
consultation for adults
Self
To be negotiated by
type of service
Address
85 Norfolk Street
Suite 207
N1H 4J4
samanthadurfy@gmail.com
Phone/Fax
519-836-1277
ext. 300
Wellington Building
147 Wyndham Street North
Suite 403, Guelph, ON
N1H 4E9
suegraham@rogers.com
147 Wyndham Street North
Suite 403, Guelph, ON
NiH 4E9
519-830-7767
302-55 Cork St.
Guelph, ON, N1H 2W7
karen@kmcgratten.com
www.kmcgratten.com
Suite 205- 49 Emma St.
Guelph, ON, N1E 6X1
Ignasius Jesuit Centre
Orchard Park Centre
519-341-6079
5420 Hwy 6 N,Guelph N1H 6J2
rosstua@gmail.com
519-760-3031
Schwartzentruber, Sue
Recreation Therapist
Kitchener-Waterloo
Name
Casteels, Dr. Theresa
49 Emma Street
Guelph
sue.s@rogers.com
519-569-1498
Address
445 Beechwood Pl., Suite 203
Waterloo, ON, N2T 1Z2
Phone/Fax
519-885-3554
ext. 2
Notar, Margaret
16 John Street West
Waterloo, ON, N2L 1A7
mknotar@gmail.com
519-497-3476
Peats, Monique
55 Erb St., East, Suite 309
Waterloo, ON, N2J 4K8
519-746-0490
Address
5 Pinetree Ct.
Dundas ON
L9H 6V4
laliberte_michele/commpsych
@email.stjosham.on.ca
Phone/Fax
905-627-2737
Georgetown Child,
Adolescent, and Adult
Counselling Services
20 Armstrong Ave, Unit 3
Halton Hills, ON, L7G 4R9
angela.s@itsmywellbeing.com
www.yourkidswellbeing.com
289-839-2204
Psychologist, PhD
MTS-PC, MSW
Other
Name
Laliberte, Dr. Michele
Psychologist
Szameit, Angela
Psychotherapist, M.A.
Fax
905 627-9307
Individual treatment for those
struggling with an eating
disorder, under or over exercise
issues, and yo-yo dieting.
Helping clients develop a
balanced leisure lifestyle,
creating a healthy exercise plan
and establishing appropriate
activity levels.
Self
Type of Service
Individual therapy for eating
disorders, anxiety, depression,
sexual abuse, self-esteem, and
relationship issues for ages 16
and up.
Individual, family, and couple
counselling for adolescents
anddults; psychotherapy,
consultation and workshops
Relational, family and individual
therapy dealing with issues such
as self-esteem, eating disorders,
anxiety, sexual abuse.
Referral Process
Self
Fee
$135.00 per hour
covered under most
insurance plans
Self
Hourly fee
Self
Fee for service or EAP
coverage
Type of Service
Individual, couple and family
therapy/counselling for
males/females with eating
disorders. Cognitive
behavioural treatment of
related disorders such as
anxiety/depression.
All ages individual, couple,
and family counselling. Precounselling/post counselling
services available to
individuals awaiting eating
disorder or mood disorder
inpatient services.
$60.00 per hour
sliding scale available
Not covered by OHIP
Referral Process
Self
Fee
$100.00 per hour
Self, physician
To be negotiated by
type of service.
Counselling/Treatment Programs
Organization
Canadian Mental
Health AssociationWaterlooWellington-Dufferin
Carizon Family and Community
Services
Conestoga College Student
Services
Counselling Office
Interfaith Community
Counselling Centre
Shalom Counselling Service
University of Guelph
Counselling Services
Student Health Services
University of Guelph
Contact: Lynda Davenport
University of Waterloo
Wilfrid Laurier University
Woolwich Counselling Centre
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Address
130 Weber St. W., Suite 202
Kitchener, ON, N2H 4A2
(Service also in Cambridge
and Guelph)
400 Queen Street S.
Kitchener, ON N2G 1W7
http://www.carizon.ca
c/o Student Services
299 Doon Valley Dr.
Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4
www.conestogac.on.ca
23B Church St.
New Hamburg, ON N0B 2G0
9 Avondale Ave South
Waterloo, ON N2L 2B5
Counselling Services
Guelph, ON N1G 2W1
www.uoguelph.ca/~csrc
University of Guelph
J.T. Powell Building
Guelph, Ontario, N1G 2W1
www.uoguelph.ca/~sthealth/
Needles Hall Rm. 2080
200 University Ave. W.
Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1
75 University Ave.
Waterloo, ON N2L 3C5
www.wlu.ca/~wwcouns
65 Memorial Ave.
Elmira, ON N3B 2R9
Phone
Type of Service
Referral:
HERE24SEVEN:
1844-437-3247
Assessment & consultation to identify appropriate type of
treatment required. Adult program is primarily group based
treatment and child and youth services are family based
therapy. Referral to inpatient services provided when needed.
All ages accepted.
519-749-2932
Referral Process
Fee
Self-Referral
OHIP covered
Individual, family and couple counselling.
Self-Referral
Sliding fee scale based on
income
(519) 748-5220 ext.
3360
Short-term counselling and referral.
Self-Referral
Free (limited to Conestoga
College Full-time students)
(519) 662-3092
Individual, marital, family and group counselling for all ages.
Self-Referral
Sliding fee scale
(519) 886-9690
Individual, marital and family counselling.
Counselling Services
(519) 824-4120
ext. 53244
Counselling group for University of Guelph students only.
Self-Referral Anyone can
refer
Self-Referral
Sliding fee scale based on
income
Free to University of
Guelph students
$25.00 for missed appt.
(519) 824-4120 ext.
54333
University of Guelph students and their families only.
Physicians
Registered Dietician
None
Individual and group therapy by masters level counsellors or
psychologists.
Self-Referral
Services are free and are
for University of Waterloo
students only.
Individual and group therapy for students by counsellors.
Self-Referral
Free to Wilfrid Laurier
University students
Family, individual and couple counselling for all ages.
Self-Referral
Counselling Services
(519) 888-4567 ext.
2655 Health Services
(519) 888-4096 ext.
3544
Counselling Services
(519) 884-0710 ext.
2338 Health Services
(519) 884-0710 ext.
3146
(519) 669-8651
Sliding Fee Scale based on
income
In-Patient Treatment Programs – Surrounding Areas
Organization
Contact
Person
Hospital for Sick
Children, Eating
Disorder Program
(Intake)
The Toronto General
Hospital Program for
Eating Disorders
(Intake)
Credit Valley
Hospital Program for
Eating Disorders
Homewood Health
Centre
Address
555 University Ave.
Toronto, ON.
M5G 1X8
Phone
(416) 813-7195
200 Elizabeth St.
8EN – 231, Toronto,
ON M5G 2C4
(416) 340-4156
Intake
Mississauga
(905)813-4505
Intake
150 Delhi St.
Guelph, ON, N1E 6K9
(519) 824-1010
Type of Service
Referral
Process
Fee and Waitlists
Outpatient & Inpatient Program: Children &
Adolescents up to 17 years old.
MD
OHIP/ Currently a 4 month waitlist based
on severity of patient
Inpatient, Outpatient or Day Hospital Program
for adults 17 and older. Currently not open to
obese and binge eating patients
MD
OHIP/ Waitlist by severity; 3 months for
outpatient and 2-3 months for inpatient
programs.
Inpatient, Outpatient or Day Hospital program
for adults 18 and older.
MD
Inpatient & multidisciplinary team approach.
Treatment for men and women with anorexia
nervosa, bulimia nervosa & binge eating. Ages:
16 and over. Must be medically stable.
MD or
Therapist
OHIP/Wait list 3 months for inpatient
programs, shorter for day hospital program.
OHIP Extended Health coverage
Over a 1 year waiting time for full OHIP
coverage. 3-4 mos. if semi-private or
private extended health coverage.
Self-Help/Support Groups
Organization
Family & Friends Support Group
Overeaters Anonymous
Address
C/O: CMHA-WWD
130 Weber Street W., Suite 202,
Kitchener
Regular meetings at various
locations and times; check website
www.oa.org for dates and times
Type of Service
Fee
519-576-2333
Phone
Group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 8pm for support and
education.
No fee.
Kitchener-Waterloo –
Eligibility: Individuals with eating disorders, such as compulsive overeating, bulimia or
anorexia.
Services: Fellowship, mutual support, self-help, individual support when needed
through emergency telephone interventions, member’s anonymity is strictly respected.
Support Centres – Surrounding Areas
Danielle’s Place (Burlington, ON)
Hope’s Garden (London, ON)
Sheena’s Place (Toronto, ON)
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www.daniellesplace.org
www.hopesgarden.org
www.sheenasplace.org
1-866-277-9959
(519) 434-7721
(416)927-8900
No fee.
World Wide Web (WWW) Links
Organization
Address
National Eating Disorder Information Centre (Canada)
National Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention, Inc.
Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association
Dove Self Esteem
Health at Every Size
Andrea’s Voice
Gurze Books
Mirror-Mirror
Media Watch
Mental Health Net, ED
Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders
The Student Body: Promoting Health at Any Size
www.nedic.on.ca
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
www.bana.ca
www.campaignforrealbeauty.com
www.jonrobinson.net
www.andreasvoice.org
www.gurze.com
www.mirror-mirror.org
www.mediawatch.com
www.mentalhelp.net
www.something-fishy.org
www.aboutkidshealth.ca/thestudentbody
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Action Groups/Educational Resources
Organization
Address
BANA
Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa
Association
300 Cabana Road East
Windsor, ON N9G 1A3
www.bana.ca
National Eating Disorder
Information Centre
(N.E.D.I.C.)
200 Elizabeth St.
College Wing 1-211
Toronto, ON M5G 2C4
www.nedic.on.ca
Eating Disorders Awareness
Coalition
67 King Street East,
Kitchener, ON N2G 2K4
Phone: (519) 745-4875
Waterloo Regional
Community Health
Department
www.edacwr.com
Resource Centre
99 Regina St. S.
P.O. Box 633
Waterloo, ON N2J 4V3
Phone
(519) 969-2112
email: info@bana.ca
Type of Service
Fee
An association offering resources, treatment and information about eating disorders
No Fee
Nation-wide database of treatment practitioners and facilities, resources, and support
groups. Produces N.E.D.I.C. Bulletin 5 times a year.
Information and resources, provide lectures and workshops.
Prevention and awareness campaigns.
Bulletin
$15/year for individuals
$20/year for organizations
email:
edac@golden.net
A volunteer driven charity that is passionately committed to improving the lives of
people affected by eating disorders, weight preoccupation and size prejudice through
delivering education and prevention programs, building a supportive community and
providing referrals to treatment and resources.
Annual membership fees:
$15 – Active
$30 – Supporting
(519) 883-2256
Resources (videos, books, kits etc.) available for booking by the public.
No Fee
(416) 340-4156
1-866-633-4220 (toll
free)
(519) 745-4875
Other Eating Disorder/Body Image Coalitions
Organization
Body Image Coalition of
Peel
Body Image Network of
Halton
York Region Eating
Disorders Community
Coalition
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph
Eating Disorders Coalition
BodySense
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Address
Phone
Type of Service
Fee
Peel Health Dept.
44 Peel Centre Drive,
Brampton, On., L6T 4B5
www.bodyimagecoalition.org
c/o Halton Regional Health
Department, 1151 Bronte Rd.,
Oakville, ON., L6M 3L1
c/o York Region Health
Services Health Connection
Lora Stratton,
Chairperson
(905) 791-7800 x2705
An association offering resources, treatment and information about eating
disorders
(905) 825-6060
ext. 7835
An association offering information, networking, awareness, education, skill
building, and social action.
No Fee
1-800-361-5653
An association offering resource information, networking, advocacy, education,
and support.
No Fee
c/o Wellington-DufferinGuelph Health Unit, 125 Delhi
St., ON., N1E 4J5
Canadian Centre for Ethics in
Sport
350-955 Green Valley Cr.
Ottawa, ON K2C 3V4
April Gates, Chairperson
(519) 824-1010 x292
(416) 426-7230
www.bodysense.ca
An association offering resources, public & professional awareness of eating
disorders and unhealthy body image; and, opportunities to network.
BodySense is an education and outreach initiative dedicated to the promotion of
positive body image in athletes.
No Fee
No Fee
No fee.
Lecturers and Public Speakers
Instructor/Public Speaker
Topic if Specified
Fee
Phone #
Alfieri, Marg, RD.
Body Image, Nutrition for Health, Food for the body and soul.
(for school aged students)
small fee
sliding scale
(519) 747-1848
Campbell, Madelyne, RD.
Nutrition and Eating Disorders
negotiable
(519) 576-2333
Gilbert, Adrienne, M.A.
Eating Disorders - Impact on families and research related to families and eating disorders
negotiable
(519) 888-4567,
ext. 3015
MacNeil, Candy
The prevention and treatment of eating disorders; body image; self-esteem; and related
topics
negotiable
(519) 760-3031
Notar, Margaret M.A., M.S.W., R.S.W.
Anything related to Eating Disorders; Body Image: Adolescent Development (especially
females), Self-Esteem Issues
negotiable
(519) 749-4300, ext.
2368
Eating Disorders Awareness Coalition
See www.edacwr.com for youth prevention & wellness presentations.
Free
(519) 745-4875
Tailored community workshops also available.
$200
Library Resources: Check the following libraries for books and videos related to Eating Disorders and Body Image:
Kitchener Public Library
Main Branch: 85 Queen North, Kitchener
Telephone: 743-0271
Website: www.kpl.org
Waterloo Public Library
Main Branch: 35 Albert Street, Waterloo
Telephone: 886-1310
Website: www.wpl.ca
Cambridge Libraries & Galleries
Queen’s Square Branch, 1 North Square, Cambridge
Telephone: 621-0460
Website: www.library.cambridge.on.ca
The Coalition also has a free lending library, courtesy of the Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club.
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APPENDIX 1
APPENDIX 2
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Physical, Emotional and Behavioural Signs That a Person is
Developing or Has an Eating Disorder
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Thinning of hair; hair loss; yellowish skin
Always feels cold
Sore throat; dental problems; swollen facial glands
Scarring/abrasions of hands/knuckles
Irregular menstruation or loss of periods
Excessive concern about weight, shape, food and calories
Unrealistic perception of body shape and size
Intense fear of weight gain; feels fat when not “overweight”
Compulsive dieting; strict avoidance of certain foods, skipping
meals
Unusual eating habits; rearranges food on a plate; cuts food
into tiny pieces; hoards food; guilt or shame about eating;
refuses to eat
meals with anyone; eats large amounts of food at a time
Goes to the bathroom right after eating
Noticeable weight loss or weight fluctuation
Compulsive exercising
Wears baggy or layered clothing to conceal weight loss
Denies there is a problem
Depression; irritability; anxiety; moodiness
Perfectionist tendencies
Poor concentration; impaired judgment, indecisiveness
Social withdrawal
Adapted from resources produced by the National Eating Disorder
Information Centre and Sheena’s Place.
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The Dangers of Eating Disorders
The physical appearance of anyone with an eating disorder
does NOT indicate the amount of physical danger they are in.
Below are just some of the dangers of eating disorders. For
more detailed information refer to the Physical Dangers
section on the www.something~fishy.org website.
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Death caused by any one or a combination of heart attack, heart
failure, lung collapse, internal bleeding, stroke, kidney failure, liver
failure, pancreatitis, gastric rupture, perforated ulcer, depression or
suicide.
Seizures
Malnutrition and/or Dehydration
Infertility – inability to have children
Lanugo – soft downy hair on face, back & arms
Muscle Atrophy and/or Edema (swelling of soft tissues)
Impaired Neuromuscular Function
Transient (or temporary) Paralysis
Tearing of Esophagus
Cancer of the throat, voice box or esophagus
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Insomnia
Dry Skin and Hair, Brittle hair & nails, Hair loss
High Blood Pressure, Hypertension
Diabetes
Problems during pregnancy including miscarriage
Erosion of tooth enamel, severe decay, gum disease
Arthritis or Osteoporosis
DO NOT fall into the trap of thinking “I don’t do this all the
time so I can’t be at risk”—That DOES NOT mean you are
not in danger, nor does it mean you do not suffer from an
eating disorder.
Adapted from something~fishy.org